Eric Decker is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Minnesota.
Decker has also played for the New York Jets and Tennessee Titans.
Table of Contents:
1. Early Life and Education
2. Denver Broncos
3. New York Jets
4. Tennessee Titans
5. Personal Life
6. Awards and Achievements
7. Eric Decker Quotes
1. Early Life and Education
Eric Decker was born on March 15, 1987, in Cold Spring, Minnesota. He is the son of Dave and Susan Decker. He has two brothers, Aaron and Adam.
Decker attended Rocori High School in Cold Spring, Minnesota. He played football, basketball, and baseball. He was a three-sport athlete in high school.
Decker attended the University of Minnesota. He played wide receiver for the Minnesota Golden Gophers football team from 2005 to 2009.
2. Denver Broncos
Decker was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He signed a four-year, $2.28 million contract with the Broncos.
Decker played his rookie season in 2010. He appeared in all 16 games and caught 44 passes for 612 yards and eight touchdowns.
Decker had a breakout season in 2011. He caught 85 passes for 1,064 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Decker had another successful season in 2012. He caught 87 passes for 1,288 yards and 11 touchdowns.
3. New York Jets
Decker signed a five-year, $36.25 million contract with the New York Jets in 2014.
Decker had a successful first season with the Jets. He caught 74 passes for 962 yards and five touchdowns.
Decker had another good season in 2015. He caught 80 passes for 1,027 yards and 12 touchdowns.
Decker struggled in 2016. He caught 44 passes for 563 yards and one touchdown.
4. Tennessee Titans
Decker was released by the Jets in 2017. He signed a one-year, $3.85 million contract with the Tennessee Titans.
Decker had a good season with the Titans in 2017. He caught 54 passes for 563 yards and one touchdown.
5. Personal Life
Decker is married to country singer Jessie James Decker. They have two children together.
Awards and Achievements:
– Second-team All-Big Ten (2009)
– Second-team All-Pro (2012)
Eric Decker Quotes
‘”I feel I give enough out and if I’m not sharing something, then that’s just something I choose to be personal about.” – Eric Decker
“I feel I give enough out and if I’m not sharing something, then that’s just something I choose to be personal about.” – Eric Decker
“There was no convincing Eric to do the video because the alternative was having some other guy all over me in a music video, he’s great in the entertainment world and he’s so gorgeous and comfortable in front of the camera, it’s nothing for him.” – Eric Decker
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